The hot stove season is around the corner. For those who can’t wait – and don’t have a rooting interest in this World Series – here’s a countdown of the top 20 free agents this offseason (one a day to get you into November):

12. RHP Ervin Santana

Lowdown: Cast off to Kansas City without much return, Santana enjoyed a career resurgence after posting a 5.16 ERA in 2012 with the Angels. As thin as the pitching market is, Santana’s electric stuff figures to generate all kinds of consolation-prize interest after turning in a career-low ERA and the second-best WHIP of his career.